The Black Keys have confirmed a headline date at The O2 in Dublin on Wednesday August 22nd. The duos from Akron, Ohio are riding a wave of critical and commercial success since the release of their current album El Camino in December. The Grammy Award winning band last played in Dublin in 2010 in Tripod but the band and their management clearly feel that their increased profile over the last two years justifies moving to a larger venue.
Drummer Patrick Carney said of the band’s recent success, "We’ve taken the long road to get where we are. It’s pretty cool to be in your early 30s making music with your best friend. We’ve experienced everything from driving a thousand miles to play for no one to winning Grammys." Auerbach further describes the band’s dynamic, "We don't talk before we play. We don’t practice before we record, we just fly by the seat of our pants." He says of El Camino, "I think where this record is going to shine for me is playing the songs live. This record is more straight ahead rock and roll – raw, driving, and back to basics."
Tickets for the gig are on sale from Thursday 16th February and are priced at €39.05.
